The Contribution of Higher Education to National Education Systems: Current Challenges for Africa

Second Regional Research Seminar for Africa

The Contribution of Higher Education to National Education Systems:

Current Challenges for Africa

22-24 March 2007
Accra, Ghana

The Regional Scientific Committee for Africa chose "The Contribution of Higher Education to National Education Systems: Current Challenges for Africa" as the theme of its second research seminar, organized in cooperation with the Association of African Universities (AAU), the University of Ghana, Legon and the UNESCO Office in Accra.

The Contribution of Higher Education to National Education Systems: Current Challenges for Africa

Second Regional Research Seminar for Africa

The Contribution of Higher Education to National Education Systems:

Current Challenges for Africa

22-24 March 2007
Accra, Ghana

The Regional Scientific Committee for Africa chose "The Contribution of Higher Education to National Education Systems: Current Challenges for Africa" as the theme of its second research seminar, organized in cooperation with the Association of African Universities (AAU), the University of Ghana, Legon and the UNESCO Office in Accra.

Education and health -- UNESCO Conference in Germany

Towards Sustainable Global Health

Bonn, Germany

9 to 11 May 2007.

How can education promote health in the classroom and the workplace? Particular focus will be given to technical and vocational education and training and the use of workplaces as a route and means for education. Themes will include HIV and AIDS preventive education, workplace hygiene and occupational health and safety. Through this conference, UNESCO-UNEVOC and its partner organizations aim to involve politicians, institutions and the private sector in an exchange of knowledge and best practices.

Education and health -- UNESCO Conference in Germany

Towards Sustainable Global Health

Bonn, Germany

9 to 11 May 2007.

How can education promote health in the classroom and the workplace? Particular focus will be given to technical and vocational education and training and the use of workplaces as a route and means for education. Themes will include HIV and AIDS preventive education, workplace hygiene and occupational health and safety. Through this conference, UNESCO-UNEVOC and its partner organizations aim to involve politicians, institutions and the private sector in an exchange of knowledge and best practices.

A giant step towards Education for All

The launch of Partnerships for Education (PfE) was announced by UNESCO and the World Economic Forum in Brussels, Belgium, on 2 May.

PfE is a major global alliance for education based oan unprecedented collaboration between governments, the private sector, international organizations and donors to meet the goal of providing education for all (EFA) by 2015.

UNESCO and the World Economic Forum (WEF), through its Global Education Initiative, are among the main organizations leading the partnership, along with the EFA Fast-Track Initiative and corporate partners: AMD, Cisco, Intel Corporation and Microsoft.

Read more about PfE!

A giant step towards Education for All

The launch of Partnerships for Education (PfE) was announced by UNESCO and the World Economic Forum in Brussels, Belgium, on 2 May.

PfE is a major global alliance for education based oan unprecedented collaboration between governments, the private sector, international organizations and donors to meet the goal of providing education for all (EFA) by 2015.

UNESCO and the World Economic Forum (WEF), through its Global Education Initiative, are among the main organizations leading the partnership, along with the EFA Fast-Track Initiative and corporate partners: AMD, Cisco, Intel Corporation and Microsoft.

Read more about PfE!